AL School Directory
Compare 69 accredited trade schools across 38 cities — tuition, programs, and AL licensing rules
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Trade Programs
Alabama is home to 69 accredited trade schools and vocational training programs across 38 cities. Whether you're looking for hands-on training in the skilled trades, healthcare, or technology fields, AL offers a range of programs designed to help you start a rewarding career in as little as a few months.
Trade schools in Alabama provide focused, career-oriented education that gets you into the workforce faster than a traditional four-year degree. Programs typically combine classroom instruction with practical, hands-on training so you graduate with real-world skills employers are looking for.
Median listed tuition across 63 Alabama schools that publish a price is $6,084, ranging from $1,600 to $20,476. The table below breaks that down by program — every figure comes from the tuition these schools publish, not a national average.
| Program | Programs | Median tuition | Range | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🩺 Medical Assistant | 44 | $10,040 | $2,720–$25,000 | 9-12 months |
| ❄️ HVAC Technician | 38 | $9,600 | $2,800–$20,476 | 6-24 months |
| 💇 Cosmetology | 38 | $10,080 | $3,500–$20,476 | 9-15 months |
| ⚡ Electrician | 36 | $9,600 | $4,920–$16,669 | 9-24 months |
| 🔥 Welding | 34 | $5,366 | $3,275–$16,669 | 6-18 months |
| 💻 IT & Networking | 33 | $9,960 | $4,920–$72,000 | 6-24 months |
| 🚚 CDL Training | 31 | $4,900 | $1,200–$12,997 | 3-8 weeks |
| 💊 Pharmacy Technician | 28 | $11,040 | $800–$20,476 | 6-12 months |
| 🚗 Automotive Technician | 26 | $9,123 | $4,920–$12,480 | 6-24 months |
| 🪚 Carpentry | 23 | $6,448 | $3,500–$12,997 | 6-24 months |
| 🦷 Dental Assistant | 22 | $9,980 | $2,800–$20,723 | 9-12 months |
| 🔧 Plumbing | 17 | $9,123 | $4,920–$12,480 | 9-24 months |
| 👨🍳 Culinary Arts | 10 | $9,960 | $4,920–$12,480 | 6-24 months |
| 💆 Massage Therapy | 9 | $9,730 | $5,030–$12,480 | 6-12 months |
| 🐾 Veterinary Technician | 8 | $11,052 | $5,030–$16,297 | 18-24 months |
Based on the 69 schools listed on Trade Schools Review in Alabama. Median is calculated across programs with a published tuition figure; schools that quote on request are excluded. Confirm current pricing with the school.
The lowest published tuition among Alabama schools in our directory. Public community and technical colleges dominate this list — they charge in-district rates for the same credentials private career colleges sell at several times the price.
Anniston, AL · Private Trade School
$1,600
listed tuition
Birmingham, AL · Private Trade School
$2,950
listed tuition
Moulton, AL · Private Trade School
$3,500
listed tuition
Decatur, AL · Private Trade School
$3,500
listed tuition
Bessemer, AL · Private Trade School
$3,551
listed tuition
Birmingham, AL · Community College
$3,810
listed tuition
Gadsden, AL · Community College
$4,272
listed tuition
Hartselle, AL · Private Trade School
$4,495
listed tuition
Birmingham has the most options in the state with 10 schools. Pick a city to compare local programs, tuition, and schedules.
3200 Galleria Circle, Hoover, AL 35244
$17,450
180 students
1694 Montgomery Highway, Suite 124, Hoover, AL 35216
$18,841
128 students
1870 Chace Drive, Suite 140, Hoover, AL 35244
$13,250
110 students
1776 Independence Court, Suite 202, Birmingham, AL 35216
$9,500
N/A students
5511 Highway 280, Suite 210, Birmingham, AL 35242
$12,000
N/A students
240 Oxmoor Cir #111, Birmingham, AL 35209
$2,950
N/A students
100 London Parkway, Suite 150, Birmingham, AL 35211
$15,335
339 students
100 London Parkway, Suite 150, Birmingham, AL 35211
$15,335
339 students
280 West Valley Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35209
$13,450
448 students
280 West Valley Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35209
$13,450
448 students
2601 Carson Road, Birmingham, AL 35215
$5,520
9,247 students
3060 Wilson Road, SW Birmingham, AL 35221-1798
$3,810
3,153 students
1865 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, AL 35208
$12,000
55 students
351 North Broad Street, Mobile, AL 36603
$4,920
3,568 students
2970 Cottage Hill Rd., Suite 175, Mobile, AL 36606
$14,800
41 students
9973 Lifeline Ct, Mobile, AL 36608
$6,800
N/A students
7033 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608
$16,669
315 students
7033 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608
$16,669
315 students
828 Downtowner Loop West, Mobile, AL 36609
$20,476
244 students
828 Downtowner Loop West, Mobile, AL 36609
$20,476
244 students
200 Vulcan Way, Dothan, AL 36303
$16,669
177 students
200 Vulcan Way, Dothan, AL 36303
$16,669
154 students
1141 Wallace Drive, Dothan, AL 36303
$4,800
4,010 students
1141 Wallace Drive, Dothan, AL 36303
$4,800
4,010 students
3736 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36109
$16,669
305 students
3736 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36109
$16,669
305 students
1225 Air Base Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36108
$4,920
1,546 students
5355 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery, AL 36116
$18,000
319 students
5355 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery, AL 36116
$18,000
319 students
6005 Monticello Dr, Montgomery, AL 36117
N/A
N/A students
2500 Jordan Ln NW, Huntsville, AL 35816
$0
75 students
3421 Meridian Street North, Huntsville, AL 35811
$5,130
1,378 students
930 Old Monrovia Road, NW Ste. 9, Huntsville, AL 35806-2509
$16,297
109 students
3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway, Selma, AL 36702
$4,680
1,935 students
3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway, Selma, AL 36702
$4,680
1,935 students
With 69 options to compare, choosing the right trade school takes some research. Here are some key factors to consider when evaluating programs in AL: